Tony Evers

Wisconsin REALTORS® Association Applauds Passage and Signing of Act 174 Legislation Preserving Private Easements

Willie Hines, Jr. Named Head of Housing Authority

Hines is first African American and first former public housing resident to lead the agency.

Gov. Evers Announces Additional Security Pay Program for State Employees

Gov. Evers Signs 19 Bills

Gov. Evers Announces $20 Million in Healthcare Infrastructure Grants to Support Healthcare Access in Racine

State Supreme Court Hears Natural Resources Board Case

Former chair Fred Prehn refuses to vacate his seat on the board.

Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Washington County Circuit Court

Gov. Evers, DHS Announce 154 Wisconsin National Guard Members Completed CNA Training Course Since January

Provide update on administration’s efforts to support hospital and nursing home capacit

Wisconsin Help for Homeowners program now available to provide relief for residents

Fentanyl Drives Record Overdoses in 2021

Milwaukee County Medical Examiner reported 643 drug overdoses in 2021.

Gov. Evers Announces More Than $17.2 Million in Community Development Block Grant Housing Awards

Regional housing awards will help low- and moderate-income families purchase or repair homes

US Supreme Court Justice Shows Interest in State Redistricting Case

Legislature asks for stay of redistricting ruling, Justice Coney Barrett asks litigants to respond.

Gov. Evers Announces More Than $4 Million in Healthcare Infrastructure Grants to Support Healthcare Access in Janesville and Edgerton

Gov. Evers Blasts Congressional Leaders for Plan to Cut an Estimated $225 Million of Wisconsin’s American Rescue Plan Act Funds

Governor urges Congress to reconsider omnibus budget bill provision to rescind COVID-19 relief aid for certain states, including Wisconsin

Gov. Evers Announces $20 Million in Healthcare Infrastructure Grants to Support Healthcare Access in Park Falls

GOP Legislators Reject Evers Tax Rebate, Approve MPS Breakup

Last day of session also passes parental bill of rights, expanded vouchers, replacing Lincoln Hills.

Farrow, ‘Margaret Thatcher of Wisconsin,’ Dies At 87

First women Lt. Governor in state history had five-decade career in public service.

Former North Milwaukee H.S. Redevelopment Inches Forward

Historic Preservation Commission backs bid for tax credits to create affordable housing.

Senate Republicans plot to dismantle public education, take the rest of the year off

Gov. Evers Announces More Than $6 Million in Healthcare Infrastructure Grants to Support New Clinic in Elroy

Gov. Evers Slams Republicans for Failing to Address Rising Costs, Barriers to Employment in Wisconsin

As gas prices near $4 per gallon in Wisconsin and national inflation is highest in four decades, Republicans refuse to consider governor’s plan to send every Wisconsin family of four $600

Gov. Evers Releases Statement Regarding Passing of former Lt. Gov. Margaret Farrow

Gov. Evers Announces More Than $7.9 Million in Healthcare Infrastructure Grants in Appleton

Funding will support capital improvement projects at Tri-County Community Dental Clinic and Mosaic Family Health Inc.

Gov. Evers, Governors Urge Congress to Suspend Federal Gas Tax as Wisconsinites See Rising Costs at Gas Pumps

Governor calls for urgent congressional action as average gas price per gallon in Wisconsin nears $4

Supreme Court Shows Ugly Divisions

State high court's redistricting decision prompts nasty attacks on Hagedorn by three other conservatives.

Gov. Evers Signs Two Bills to Support Service Members and their Families, Address Workforce Shortages

SHARP Literacy Announces $218,000 “Beyond the Classroom” Grant to Expand SteamProgramming

GOP Leader Says Legal Pot Likely ‘At Some Point’

Assembly Majority Leader Steinke points to national trend of states legalizing cannabis.

Anti-Trans Kids Bill’s Impact Lingers?

Proposal prohibiting gender-affirming care for minors can affect their mental well-being, experts say.

Gov. Evers Announces Launch of Wisconsin Help for Homeowners Program

$92 million program will provide mortgage, local property tax assistance, and support for essential utilities and internet costs to homeowners at risk of losing their homes

WILL Joins Redistricting Appeal to U.S. Supreme Court

Governor Evers’ maps are racially gerrymandered, violating federal Constitution

Gov. Evers Signs Two Bills, Helps Wisconsin Restaurants Continue to Rebound and Recover

How Gov. Evers Responded to Pandemic

It will be an issue in the election: A review of his record shows a very active governor.

Republicans To Appeal Redistricting

Will ask U.S. Supreme Court to overrule WI Supreme Court decision backing Evers plan.

Gableman Report About ‘Vibes and Feelings’

Inflammatory 136-page report offers no new information on 2020 election, experts say.

Gov. Evers Takes Action on 15 Bills

Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Winnebago County District Attorney

Gov. Evers Appoints Michael Kenitz to the Washington County Circuit Court

Mandela Barnes Struggles to Name Accomplishments

With fairness off the table, Wisconsin’s gerrymander grows less extreme

State Supreme Court Picks Evers’ Legislative Maps

New legislative maps meet court's "least change" criteria more than GOP-backed maps.

Gov. Evers Celebrates Supreme Court Ruling on Redistricting

New Youth Detention Facility Clears State Budget Committee

$42 million for a state facility to replace Lincoln Hills passes Joint Finance Committee.

Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Richland County Circuit Court

Gov. Evers, First Lady Announce Blue and Yellow Lights to Be Lit at Executive Residence in Solidarity with Ukraine

Gov. Evers Announces More than $212.9 Million in Awards for Neighborhood Investment Fund Program

Governor concludes statewide tour awarding funds with stops in Kenosha, Fond du Lac, and Green Bay

How to Improve State’s K-12 Schools

Teacher recruitment and retention is a key issue.

Freeway Flyer Buses Suspended Indefinitely

County transit system announces suspension will continue, with no date for their return.

Should MPS Be Split Into Smaller Districts?

What data is there to suggest legislative proposal is a good one?

Poll Finds Approval Up for Evers, Down for Johnson

MU poll finds Kleefisch leads GOP primary for governor, Barnes atop Democratic primary for senator.

Gov. Evers Announces $8.4 Million Released to the City of Milwaukee for Violence Prevention

New Marquette Law School Poll finds inflation fears up, pandemic fears down; marijuana legalization up, optimism about Wisconsin down; primary candidates not yet well known

Please note: Complete Poll results and methodology information can be found online at law.marquette.edu/poll

The Gableman Conspiracy ‘Circus’

Offers hours of conspiracy-laden testimony and new report pushing to decertify 2020 election which Republican calls illegal, a ‘fool’s errand.'

Republicans Restrict Right To Vote

Ramming through 5 bills making it harder to vote and hog tying nonpartisan Wisconsin Elections Commission.

Bill Gives Every Child a Savings Account

Bipartisan bill creates ‘401Kids’ accounts seeded with $25, managed by state investment board.

WILL Charges Evers Illegally Gave Federal Funds to Planned Parenthood

Conservative law firm claims legislative approval needed for this.

Gov. Evers Releases Statement on Gableman Report

Gov. Evers congratulates West Bend for opening new business road

WisDOT construction grant helps new manufacturing facility to add 50 jobs

Democrats Push Badger Care Public Option

Bill to expand Medicaid coverage, increase access to health care unlikely to pass.

Gov. Evers announces nearly $15 million in grants and loans to improve freight rail

WisDOT projects increase safety and strengthen the supply chain

Gov. Evers Announces New Recommendations for Tackling Homelessness in Wisconsin

Interagency Council on homelessness adopts “Welcoming Wisconsin Home” report, outlines new steps to address homelessness in Wisconsin

WILL Demands Explanation for Illegal Grants to Planned Parenthood

Gov. Evers lacks authority to create grant programs, Planned Parenthood barred by state law from receiving federal funds through the state

School Choice Splits Legislators, Educators

Republican bill removes all limits on voucher program, as Democrats predict huge costs.

America’s Black Holocaust Museum Reopens To Great Fanfare

Packed event 14 years in the making is just the beginning says CEO.

Assembly Approves Funds for Lincoln Hills Replacement

Troubled youth prison was supposed to be closed by now.

Assembly Passes Early Vote Counting Bill

A raft of election related bills passed, some adding additional requirements to absentee voting.

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of former State Rep. Daniel R. LeMahieu

Gov. Evers Announces More Than $20 Million Neighborhood Investment Fund Grant for Madison and Dane County

Natural Resources Board Opts For Weaker PFAS Limits

Department of Health Services recommended stricter limits than those passed by board.

Assembly Passes Consumer Data Rights Bill

Republican backed legislation gives consumers rights to their data.

State Legislation Would Protect Gun Dealers From Lawsuits

Bill passes Assembly and Senate. It also protects manufacturers.

Voces de la Frontera Condemns Dangerous, Bipartisan Anti-Immigrant Bill Passed in the State Assembly

Many Housing Projects Get Funding Boost

Gov. Evers announces $25.5 million in grants for Milwaukee.

Gov. Evers Announces More Than $25 Million Neighborhood Investment Fund Grant for Milwaukee and Milwaukee County

NRB takes modest step to protect families from PFAS contamination, leaves out rural Wisconsinites

DHS Awards $3.4 Million in Community Outreach Grants to Promote Equity in COVID-19 Vaccinations

Senate Votes 33-0 To Fund Youth Prison

Also passes bills to restrict teaching race, limit safety net, allow higher bail.

Gov. Evers Announces $9 Million Neighborhood Investment Fund Grant for City of Beloit

DHS to Request 30-day Extension of Medicaid Coverage for Women After Pregnancy

Federal government’s approval would increase coverage from 60 to 90 days

Assembly Passes MPS Breakup Bill

Plus a 'parental bill of rights' and several mandates for UW System.

Why Brewers Stadium Conflict Erupted

Legislature has squeezed the five-county ballpark district, leaving it less flexibility.

Republicans Continue Undermining Our Democratic Principles

Tony Evers Skirts Accountability on Crime Again

GOP elections bills are real voter fraud

Gov. Evers Signs Senate Bill 229

Fetal Heartbeat Bill Divides Abortion Foes

Bill banning abortion after 6 weeks may not get passed by Legislature before session ends.

Ron Johnson Courts City’s Hispanic Voters

National poll shows Hispanics evenly split. Republicans open Hispanic center in Milwaukee.

Bill To End State Income Tax Debated

Republican and research center push it. Democrat and LFB report raise doubts.

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order Creating Blue Ribbon Commission on Veteran Opportunity

Police Transparency Bill Passed Quietly

Unanimous support for new law that could help get rid of bad cops.

Vos Expects Gableman Election Report Soon

By end of February. But that won’t be end of investigation, Vos adds.

Potawatomi Casino Launching Sports Betting

Gov. Tony Evers signed an agreement Friday allowing sports betting.

Gov. Evers, Forest County Potawatomi Sign Compact Amendment Permitting Event Wagering

Assembly Passes Unemployment, Medicaid Restrictions

One proposal limits access to unemployment insurance when the unemployment rate is low.

WHEDA and CSH welcome teams for the inaugural Wisconsin Supportive Housing Institute

Legislature Considers Breaking Up MPS

Republican bills create four to eight smaller districts, remove income limits from school choice.

Election Official Refutes Bogus Fraud Claims

Addressing false claims wastes valuable time, election tech director said.

Senator Baldwin Works to Deliver $1 Billion Investment from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Cleanup and Restore Great Lakes

The investment will accelerate cleaning Areas of Concern in Wisconsin near the St. Louis River, Fox River, Milwaukee Estuary, and Sheboygan

Evers Calls For Action on Budget Surplus

State of the State speech calls for special session of Legislature to pass his tax rebate.

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order Calling Legislature into Special Session to Address Rising Costs Facing Families, Reduce Barriers to Employment, Invest in Our Schools

Governor’s special session legislation provides $600 surplus refund to Wisconsin family of four, targeted relief for childcare and caregiver costs, and investments in education while holding the line on property taxes